The Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir, or SVCC, is a nationally acclaimed children’s choir program based in Harrisonburg, Virginia, at Eastern Mennonite University. For over 20 years, we have provided young ... read more about The Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir – Bringing Out the Best
Ken J. Nafziger, professor of music at Eastern Mennonite University, recently became the third honoree to receive the Circle of Excellence in the Arts Award. He accepted the award at ... read more about Bach Festival founder Ken J. Nafziger honored with Circle of Excellence in the Arts Award, vows to ‘keep on musicking’
Young musicians in a special summer fiddle camp hosted by the Eastern Mennonite University Preparatory Music Program will end their week-long workshop by jamming on stage with The Steel Wheels ... read more about Suzuki Strings camp adds workshop: learn tunes and jam with The Steel Wheels at Red Wing Roots Music Festival
For many attending the upcoming celebration of the Shenandoah Valley Youth Symphony’s 25 years at Eastern Mennonite University, the event will bring back memories. The concert, which is Sunday, March ... read more about 25 years of Shenandoah Valley Youth Symphony to be celebrated on March 22
The annual gala concert at Eastern Mennonite University is “a kaleidoscope,” says music professor Ken J. Nafziger, who conducts the chamber choir. Around the fixed theme of a musical showcase ... read more about Annual music gala to showcase orchestra, choirs and wind ensemble – Handel’s “Messiah” among the featured selections
From a headlining act to the bike-powered recycling effort, from a group of staff and volunteers to the tent distributing Menno Tea to hundreds of friends and alumni, Eastern Mennonite ... read more about Thousands throng to new music festival made possible by many folks with close ties to EMU
From August to April, students are the life blood of Eastern Mennonite University. After that, the faces on campus may be less familiar, but EMU’s heart keeps beating strong with ... read more about It’s summertime and the living is . . . (well, not easy) – it’s really, really busy on campus
Ludwig van Beethoven said that his fellow German composer Johann Sebastian Bach was “the immortal god of harmony.” It has now been over two centuries since Bach’s death, but as ... read more about Acclaimed artists and musical diversity characterize 22nd Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival
Chris Yoder is writing studies major at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) and is involved in EMU’s orchestra and chamber group. Here he shares about the unique music culture of the ... read more about Chris Yoder ’14 – EMU orchestra and chamber group member
Andrew Claassen is a 2012 interdisciplinary studies graduate with concentrations in guitar performance and recording technology from Eastern Mennonite University. Here he shares about the internship opportunities he had at ... read more about Andrew Claassen ’12 – EMU interdisciplinary studies graduate